SUP Race

With athletes increasingly fine-tuning their training to particular race formats, the Paddle of the Kempen, a designated flat water 12km elite SUP event taking place on canals, is uniquely positioned on the SUP racing circuit. In the run up to the second stop of the Belgian SUP Tour (BST) held on 5 May in Dessel, […]

Only 30 brave paddles can line up for the KANAKA Okinawa O2Y Summer Race, held on the challenging waters of Okinawa, Japan, on June 26. This prestigious 30 km downwind race, curated by Takuji Araki, a stalwart in the paddleboarding community and a keen promoter of cultural legacy, transcends traditional sport. As racers traverse the […]

Test your paddleboarding skills at the 2024 ICF SUP Ranking Race – Baltic Skrea Beach Paddle Race, scheduled from August 9-11 at Skrea Strand in Falkenberg, Sweden. Organized by the Falkenberg Stand Up Paddle Club under the experienced guidance of Tommy Dee Packendorff, this event promises a spectacular blend of competitive spirit and community atmosphere. […]

A new addition to the NSP SUP range is the Omni SLX, a board design that draws from both NSP’s impressive SUP race and SUP surf experience. Word class paddler, Ty Judson has had an Omni SLX for some time now and he shares his thoughts on this all-round board with Chris from TotalSUP Hi […]

The 7th edition of the Spring SUP Race, organized by Simone Tugnoli Peron and Delta SUP, took place amidst the serene beauty of Comacchio, Italy, nestled on the shores of Lago delle Nazioni. What began as a regional affair has now blossomed into a major international event, marking the inaugural spectacle of the 2024 season […]

Wind and Victory Challenge: Recap of the Belgian Ultra Long Distance Stand Up Paddle Championships In the picturesque setting of Steneke, Belgium, the first stage of the 2024 Belgian SUP Tour unfolded this weekend: the formidable Belgian Ultra Long Distance (ULD) Championships, spanning an epic distance of 42 kilometers, equivalent to the length of an […]

With a meticulously curated agenda, exciting announcements and international athletes already confirming their attendance, Planet Baltic SUP Race 2024, Poland’s longest running open sea SUP race event held on 2-4 August in Kołobrzeg, emerges as a prominent stop on the SUP racing circuit. It’s location and timing couldn’t be better either (held on the often unforgiving […]

In the realm of adventure seekers, Patrick Cruywagen stands as a beacon of exploration and endurance. With a background that intertwines military service and journalism, Patrick’s journey has taken him across continents, from gorilla trekking to covering events like the Dakar Rally. An avid runner and outdoor enthusiast, he found a new passion in stand-up […]

Join us as we catch up with Federico Esposito, a medal-decorated figure in the world of water sports, ahead of the much-anticipated Water Festival in the Gulf of Mondello, Sicily, happening May 3-5. Let’s explore together Federico’s illustrious journey from a windsurfing prodigy to a SUP champion and revered coach. Federico shares insights from his […]

Danish International SUP Racer Christian Andersen – also known as Polar Bear – raced the India Paddle Festival, a pre-season APP World Tour event, on a brand new inflatable race board from NSP and managed to finish with two second places, in both the 9 km Long Distance and the 300-meter Sprint race. This outstanding […]

Il y a quelques semaines, nous vous avons présenté le Paddle Dordogne Fest avec ses nouveaux organisateurs : Jennifer Abbes, Pieter Paauw et Robin Papaix. Cette grande fête de la pagaie, qui inclut la Dordogne Intégrale, aura lieu du 8 au 11 mai prochain. Et sur la ligne de départ, vous retrouverez Pascal Blanc, rider […]

Carsten Linnet Sørensen, a pivotal figure within the Danish Surf & SUP Federation, has been deeply immersed in Denmark’s SUP scene since 2012. His journey from competitor to organizer showcases a passion for fostering the sport’s growth. Spearheading the Danish SUP Tour, Carsten orchestrates a series of races spanning diverse water conditions across Denmark. With […]

In a poignant 10-minute film documenting his 81 km crossing completed as a tribute to his late father, 2023 European Sprint champion Tomas Lacerda takes us with him on a deeply personal odyssey, both physically and emotionally. In “Paddling for Life”, Tomas grapples with the profound loss of his father, and channels his grief and […]

C’est la période des nouveautés chez SIC MAUI ! Suite au lancement de la toute nouvelle planche haute-performance all-water, la SIC MAUI RST, voici la RS Dragon Fly ou RS DF de SIC Maui dévoilée comme la dernière innovation de leur gamme, promettant une fusion de performance, de durabilité et d’accessibilité. Fabriquée selon la technologie […]